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Message:: [QUOTE="Neal, post: 4529565, member: 43872"]Great observation.  I believe it has something to do with who collects what.  Most of the ruder comments are often made by or toward people who, under the influence of whatever media, believe they have found a winning lottery ticket in a microscopic variation or damage on a coin from circulation.  Those of us who collect ancients find joy in the history and art of each coin.  Because each die was individually hand carved, minor variations are the rule, so we don't get upset because someone doesn't appreciate how rare that "error" is.  Also, because we cannot collect from circulation, we tend to be people who are more mature in the hobby (whether in or teens or our 90's chronologically), and most of us truly take pleasure in the great acquisitions shared by other collectors.  I know I enjoy seeing historic and beautiful coins that I cannot afford (although I have to admit, it sometimes costs me money because it makes me look a little harder to find one I can afford).  Finally, the vast amount of unknowns in ancient makes each of us, from the "idiots" like myself to the great experts here on CT, just a little more humble and willing to admit we do not know everything about our hobby.[/QUOTE]